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Funding for projects dealing with LGBT bullying in English schools has been pulled by the UK Government. The school programmes were aimed to target issues involving homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. The government previously pledged to continue investing in LGBT projects. This also comes after ministers admit those in the LGBT community face a higher […]
Fashion designers have spotted a rare opportunity to expand their fashion range whilst also keeping safe during the coronavirus pandemic. With clothing stores closing left, right and centre it was a shock to even have the thought of there being an event which included a live runway. However, while coronavirus stopped the world for a […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has seemingly brought a close to many festive plans this year. With social distancing in place, the usual gatherings have all been cancelled. It seems all doom and gloom but there are some things to bring you Christmas joy in Cheltenham this year – here is what we know is happening. Christmas […]
The local event takes place over two days, with its first show which took place yesterday and carrying on today. This year sees the show goes virtual, as expected during the current national lockdown. Previously named the Gloucestershire Business Show, this year the online event has morphed into the showcase event that is now known […]
A government scheme aimed at tackling joblessness among the youth caused by the pandemic has helped to create over 19,000 work placements so far, claim the Treasury. The scheme which had been initially announced in July, has many of its young people starting their placements this week. It comes as youth unemployment between the ages […]
Marks and Spencer are now widening their target audience by reaching the platform, TikTok and their main star is Percy Pig. M&S’s Percy Pigs are a memorable treat for the younger generation, in fact many Gen Z’s have admitted that their soul reason for going to M&S is for this sugary treat. M&S, whose normal […]
Virtual events and quizzes have become the norm this year, with Covid running rampant and people locked in their houses, there is a big need for some fun and distraction. Founded in Cheltenham, The Moonlighting Group usually runs live events, but due to Covid-19 it has had to branch out into virtual events saying they […]
Two Gloucestershire girls have become overnight sensations on TikTok after posting satirical videos about the Conservative party. Nearly half a million viewers watched one of them perform a ‘Tory rap’. Emily Hunt (@EmilyHunt39) and Daisy (@Dazzlemyfrazzlev2) both have risen to popularity after sharing videos making fun of their privilege. However, not all their viewers on […]
Gloucestershire has prepared an impressive array of socially distanced events and celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Children in Need this year. BBC Radio Presenter Jason Rosam has tackled a radio ride-a-thon, cycling 41 miles across London and stopping at locations which represent every local radio station across the country, including BBC Radio Gloucestershire. […]
Each November, many tributes are paid to soldiers as part of the annual acts of remembrance. It is estimated that the Royal British Legion has roughly 20% of its usual number of donation boxes in shops due to the pandemic. Roy Roberts, Chairman of the Royal British Legion’s Cheltenham Branch, said: “It’s very sad… it […]